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Experiences of acquired brain injury survivors participating in online and hybrid performance arts programmes: an ethnographic study.
- Source :
- Arts & Health: International Journal for Research, Policy & Practice; Jun2024, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p189-205, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Performance arts can benefit people with acquired brain injury (ABI). This study explored the online delivery during COVID-19 restrictions, of a performance art intervention through the experiences of participants, artists and facilitators. Two community-based programmes were delivered. Online ethnographic observations and semi-structured interviews with participants, artists and facilitators were completed. The programmes benefited participants by addressing loneliness and isolation; building confidence through peer support; improving physical limitations through movement; improving communication through music and vocal work; and using poetry, visual arts, metaphor and performance to make sense of participants' experiences. Participants had mixed experiences of participation, but it was an acceptable alternative to in-person arts interventions for those who overcame digital challenges. ABI survivors can engage in online performance art programmes and find participation valuable for their health, well-being, and recovery. More work is needed to explore the generalisability of these findings, especially given digital poverty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- REHABILITATION for brain injury patients
QUALITATIVE research
RESEARCH funding
MEDICAL care
ETHNOLOGY research
INTERVIEWING
AFFINITY groups
MUSIC therapy
INTERNET
PERFORMING arts
LONELINESS
CONFIDENCE
METAPHOR
STAY-at-home orders
ARTISTS
RESEARCH methodology
POETRY therapy
CONVALESCENCE
ART therapy
SOCIAL support
COVID-19 pandemic
PATIENTS' attitudes
COMMUNITY-based social services
SOCIAL isolation
WELL-being
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17533015
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Arts & Health: International Journal for Research, Policy & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177319143
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2023.2226697